Equipment Operator II - Street & Bridge

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating various heavy equipment for street and bridge maintenance, including excavation, repair, and paving. The position requires ensuring the security of equipment, maintaining a safe work environment by directing traffic and setting up safety cones, and performing manual labor as needed. The role may also involve training staff, inspecting vehicles and equipment, performing basic maintenance, and recommending safety improvements. A commitment to continuous improvement in operations and customer service is expected. Maintaining all necessary licenses and adhering to the city's policies are also requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Log a minimum of 240 operating hours on equipment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the operation of equipment heavier than ordinary passenger vehicles.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency of assigned equipment.
• Must demonstrate efficient leadership skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to exercise safe and sound independent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate broad knowledge of equipment and work processes.
• Must demonstrate experienced resource management, including people, time and materials.
• Must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely.
• Possesses a valid driver's license necessary to operate and haul the assigned equipment.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Employees in CDL positions will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.
• Class B CDL to drive and operate heavy equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Completed a training course in equipment operation from a recognized agency, such as TML or A&M Extension.
• Traffic Control I (Flagging) certificate.
• Utility Safety and Trenching and Shoring safety certifications.
• Class A CDL to drive and operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment such as pickup truck, dump truck, stake body or flatbed truck, front-end loaders, backhoe, track hoes, tractors, asphalt paving machine, rollers, lowboy trailers, oil distributors, and various excavators with experienced proficiency.
• Loads and unloads equipment on trailers and lowboys, transports to and from job sites.
• Ensures security of equipment on trailers with proper chains and binders with experienced proficiency.
• Uses equipment to excavate and repair streets, sidewalks, driveways, dig ditches, set culverts, and perform asphalt paving.
• Sets safety cones and/or temporary signs around work sites.
• Directs vehicular traffic around and through work sites with hand-held flags to provide a safe working environment and citizen safety.
• Performs manual labor as a Utility Worker as needed.
• Establishes work assignments and priorities for employees on assigned projects.
• Trains staff in work methods to ensure conformance with standards, work objectives, results desired, and departmental goals and objectives.
• Inspects and checks vehicle and equipment for fuel, fluids, and safety before use to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Maintains equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance tasks (makes simple adjustments, replaces minor parts, lubricates, and cleans equipment).
• Detects needed repairs to promote accident prevention.
• Observes, evaluates, and recommends corrections regarding safety procedures in response to employee complaints and accident incidents.
• Communicates any unsafe conditions or accident/injuries in a timely manner to supervisor.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements.
• Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month.
• The most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• Access to the City's own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants for FREE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• College tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• City will match retirement contributions by 200%.
• Accumulate vacation at the following rates: Less than 6 years of service - two weeks per year; 6 to less than 11 years - three weeks per year; 11 to less than 21 years - four weeks per year; 21 to less than 26 years - five weeks per year; 26 years and up - six weeks per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED